Style Guide

Light, pretty and lawn-proof: how to dress for a spring garden party, from the dress to the shoes and the layer for later.

Relaxed, cool and photo-ready: what to wear to a backyard lunch, a park gathering or an evening barbecue.

Festive but cool: New Year's Eve outfit ideas for a warm Australian night, from dinner out to the fireworks.

Sea days, shore trips and dinners from one suitcase: what women over 50 should wear and pack for a cruise.

An Australian summer wedding usually means heat, grass, a long ceremony and a late finish. Here is how to choose a guest outfit that handles all four, plus what the common dress codes actually ask for.

Christmas here happens in thirty-degree heat, often outdoors, usually with a lot of standing in a kitchen first. These are outfit ideas that stay cool, stay comfortable and still look like you made an effort.

Race day asks for smart daywear that survives grass, wind and a long afternoon standing up. Here is how to choose the dress, the heel and the finishing touches — with three outfit formulas that work at any meeting.